tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615738387814644598.post717087677237398485..comments2023-06-26T06:46:55.112-04:00Comments on Adopting Special Needs: A Year LaterGB's Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08866513131959998883noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615738387814644598.post-18255369157093048432011-07-07T19:36:45.378-04:002011-07-07T19:36:45.378-04:00"I am not an inspiration, fount of wisdom, or..."I am not an inspiration, fount of wisdom, or even especially good." <br />1. Only others can tell you if you are an inspiration (and they say "yes".) Perhaps you think you are goofing up so badly that you don't *want* to be an inspiration?<br />2. You aren't a measly drip of wisdom, either. Perhaps your fountain doesn't have multicolor lights on the inside and fireworks on the outside, but many of us can still get a refreshing drink. (If that isn't taking the metaphor too far.)<br />3. Even if you were barely any good at all, you would still be far better than what Hope used to have.<br /><br />You are doing the best you can -- it is just that your older body and mind are "getting in the way". No fault.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615738387814644598.post-88045916924447247632011-07-06T06:57:41.984-04:002011-07-06T06:57:41.984-04:00oh, dear. That wasn't Brianna posting. What wo...oh, dear. That wasn't Brianna posting. What would a 16 year old know about some of this tough stuff.... actually, she lives here, too. She has more patience with those kiddos than anyone would ever ask of a teenager. I thank GOd for my girls and all they have done to help with the twins.acceptance with joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719959847208171653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615738387814644598.post-39619839080944960322011-07-06T06:53:32.776-04:002011-07-06T06:53:32.776-04:00I'm with you on those sentiments. The whole ex...I'm with you on those sentiments. The whole experience has changed me and opened my eyes to my impatience, etc... I wish I was stronger but that doesn't come without exercise and I am being exercised:)Briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436848401191497312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615738387814644598.post-52404707227253910072011-07-05T11:03:41.675-04:002011-07-05T11:03:41.675-04:00Ditto you and the other commenters! I am so not t...Ditto you and the other commenters! I am so not the same person I was before my L entered my world. My priorities have totally changed. Everything has totally changed. I admire you like crazy. You have been at this for decades and still have the energy, positivity and dedication to be Hope's mom and help her heal! You rock!Last Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12381377825784945623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615738387814644598.post-61738643359421300712011-07-05T10:34:02.562-04:002011-07-05T10:34:02.562-04:00If change is a boat, I am GRATEFUL to be in the sa...If change is a boat, I am GRATEFUL to be in the same one with you ladies. You are ALL truly amazing moms!!! <br /><br />(((GB's Mom))) thanks for sharing these beautiful words.Barb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160363075076811996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615738387814644598.post-48427766971515723102011-07-04T21:14:26.881-04:002011-07-04T21:14:26.881-04:00It doesn't sound crazy to me... I feel exactly...It doesn't sound crazy to me... I feel exactly the same way about my son. I had no choice, my entire life led me to him. I knew he would have "issues". I had absolutely no idea that becoming his mom would mean working through more of my own issues than I ever dreamed possible. It's still a work in progress, and probably always will be. They say God works in mysterious ways...Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912402504550789439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615738387814644598.post-3612889731546517332011-07-04T21:12:22.474-04:002011-07-04T21:12:22.474-04:00I cannot even count the ways I've had to chang...I cannot even count the ways I've had to change since J. It can be so tiring when there is no end in sight. My patience can still get in a horrible state but it's better than it once was. <br /><br />I have so much admiration for you and the mother that you are. Sure do hope when I grow up I can be a mom like you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146320008307628429noreply@blogger.com